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SUMMARY:The History of Women in the Chesapeake Bay Fishing Industry - Callie Robinson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Speaker Series\, “The History of Women in the Chesapeake Bay Fishing Industry” with Callie Robinson in the Tides Inn – Osprey Room from 6 – 7PM.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/the-history-of-women-in-the-chesapeake-bay-fishing-industry-callie-robinson/
LOCATION:The Tides Inn’s Osprey Room\, 480 King Carter Dr\, Irvington\, VA\, 22480\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:The Heritage Trail Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:The Heritage Trail: Honoring History One Step at a Time\nGrand Opening Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\, 10:00 AM\nCome celebrate the trail’s new interpretive signs that tell the African American History of Cook’s Corner.\nAll are welcome! It’s free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/the-heritage-trail-grand-opening/
LOCATION:The Heritage Committee/Middlesex County\, 2893 General Puller Hwy\, Saluda\, VA\, 23149\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
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SUMMARY:When Claiborne Bridged the Chesapeake: The Rise and Fall of the Ferry Era
DESCRIPTION:2026 Second Saturday Speaker Series at the Steamboat Museum\, Saturday\, May 9th\, “When Claiborne Bridged the Chesapeake: The Rise and Fall of the Ferry Era.” \nMartin “Marty” Bollinger’s latest book on the Clairborne-Annapolis Ferry Company highlights the importance of this vital service connecting Annapolis to the Eastern Shore before the Chesapeake Bay Bridge was completed. Mr. Bollinger\, a Naval Institute member since 2009\, retired in 2013 from Booz Allen Hamilton and currently teaches industrial strategy courses to flag-level officers and senior civilians of the Navy\, Marines and Air Force.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/when-claiborne-bridged-the-chesapeake-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-ferry-era/
LOCATION:Irvington Steamboat Era Museum\, 156 King Carter Drive\, Irvington\, VA\, 22480\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:Colonial Tea - Sold Out
DESCRIPTION:The Colonial Tea is May 9th at Historic Christ Church! Don’t miss a lively afternoon with the girls! A first person interpreter will bring Abigail Adams – trusted advisor and wife of the second president to life as our guest speaker. Abigail was known to be a strong advocate for women’s rights and education. A delicious array of sweets and savories\, church\, museum and gift shop open –  Seating is limited!!!  Tickets available through ChristChurch1735.org.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/colonial-tea/
LOCATION:Historic Christ Church\, 420 Christ Church Rd\, Weems\, VA\, 22576\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T180000
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SUMMARY:History of Bay Boats - Larry Chowning
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Speaker Series\, “History of Bay Boats” by Larry Chowning in the Tides Inn – Osprey Room from 6 – 7PM.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/history-of-bay-boats-larry-chowning/
LOCATION:The Tides Inn’s Osprey Room\, 480 King Carter Dr\, Irvington\, VA\, 22480\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:Historic Garden Week
DESCRIPTION:Historic Garden Week tour\, scheduled for April 22nd from 10 to 4PM. Each of the five waterfront properties–just minutes from Kilmarnock–offers beautiful views\, thoughtfully designed gardens\, and elegant interiors adorned with fresh floral arrangements. You won’t want to miss this tour! Tickets are available at the link in the bio or directly at http://gcvirginia.org/historic-garden-week/tickets/. \n 
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/historic-garden-week/
LOCATION:Ditchely Cider Works\, 1571 Ditchley Road\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:Kirkin’ o’ th’ Tartans
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Scottish blessing & celebration. Full tartan/ Scottish church service. Co-Sponsored with the Kilmarnock District; Pipe Band\, St. Andrew’s Society of Williamsburg\, Grace Church Kilmarnock.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/kirkin-o-th-tartans/
LOCATION:Historic Christ Church\, 420 Christ Church Rd\, Weems\, VA\, 22576\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,History,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000
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SUMMARY:How Steamboats Shaped the Northern Neck
DESCRIPTION:2026 Second Saturday Speaker Series at the Steamboat Museum\, Saturday\, April 11th\, “How Steamboats Shaped the Northern Neck.” \nJoin Larry Chowning\, editor of the Southside Sentinel and noted local historian\, for an engaging talk on how steamboats transformed the communities\, economies\, and culture of Virginia’s Northern Neck.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/how-steamboats-shaped-the-northern-neck/
LOCATION:Irvington Steamboat Era Museum\, 156 King Carter Drive\, Irvington\, VA\, 22480\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000
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SUMMARY:Finding Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the ST. Clare Walker Middle School for “Finding Freedom” Exploring the stories of African American men and women in the Revolutionary War Virginia\, presented by Adrienne G. Whaley.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/finding-freedom/
LOCATION:St. Clare Walker Middle School\, 6814 General Puller Highway\, Locust Hill\, VA\, 23092
CATEGORIES:History
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